Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Enslow, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Enslow and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for Enslow events
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Check diets in advance
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Serving boards and crockery.
About our tapas catering in Enslow
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. For tapas and paella menus and cocktail parties, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, tortilla española and croquetas for your guests.
In a rural spot like Enslow, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Enslow (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Enslow has daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Enslow? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tapas for events in Enslow
Enslow is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX5 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Tackley station is about 1.5 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Blenheim Palace (3 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
For tapas catering in OX5, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on Station Road, Lince Lane and Ingleby Paddocks or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Bletchingdon (1 mile east), Kirtlington (1 mile north-east), Hampton Poyle (2 miles south-east), Kidlington (3 miles south) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Woodsides Meadow.
- Nearby schools include The Marlborough Church of England School (2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Rock Of Gibraltar Public House (within half a mile west)
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Why choose tapas catering in Enslow?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
Historic buildings near Enslow frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
FAQs for Enslow
Do you come out to small places like Enslow?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Enslow for guests?
Tackley station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Nearby places to Enslow
Other catering in Enslow
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff